I think if you are looking for a potential mate there should be some type of idea of what type of male the clan wants her to meet. If we push her into parties my understanding is that this will influence her future development? So if you are looking for a military style influence maybe a better option would be directing her towards taking a more active role in martial activities or if healing arts are more of a concern then push her towards taking a more active role with the nurses. From what I have read so far her main interests seem to be music, so instead of a party maybe encourage her to take a more active role in the arts by either supporting artists or "jamming" with well known artists outside of the clan etc etc.

I think it might be worth bearing in mind that her choice of mate (if she chooses herself rather than being pushed by the clan) is highly likely to influence the future directions and "flavor" of the clan.

I also think it is most likely better to place her in a social situation where she is most likely to be comfortable. My take on Chel life is that any Val party is likely to be highly political and choosing/declining potential mates may have larger political repercussions.

If possible it would be nice to set up a situation that was both a love match and politically advantageous to the clan.

Maybe ask the Nals a short summary report on what has been happening in chel since the moon festival. Hell we could just ask anjhali to learn a few combat mana skills for her own protection and have a male..a very good looking one be the teacher.

A survivalist should not be a pessimist, he should always be positive, happy and enjoying life more than anyone else because he understands that each minute of peace we have is precious and unique, and he never takes it for granted.

Since the updates are taking a break over christmas, maybe you could get your chance to post and advice on this matter... I STRONGLY suggest posting it here first though, if only to prevent problems from misinterpritations of wording...

Something alone the lines I've already suggested would be safest... But basically as long as the focus is on 'socialising' instead of 'dating' it should be fine...

We could do both, organizing the joint party through volunteer work as well as advising An'Jhali to invite the Nal Vals to it.We spend some money we still have/get the stuff for the party from the Nal/they help us with it (we leave that to Kern´s/Reza´s imaginations) and then we get the party scene in which our Illhar will socialise with other Nal Vals (some of them male~) and can relax/enjoy a bit (as long as we don´t do anything embarrassing).

How about we post both - volunteer + advise; after we decided on a settlement for our colony to celebrate that? Then our party would have a reason (besides getting An'Jhali more socialized).

Well, she has Badai now, so no biggie. But, arts would be a good diplomatic tactic. Spellsongs anyone?

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09:44 Laerei: You know, we should put Snake's way of life in Metal Gear Solid 3 into use. Met a strange animal? The question isn't "What it is?" nor "Is it dangerous?". The real question is "How does it TASTE?"